Fuel gauge calibration

[S_Palmer]

I rode 25 miles on reserve last weekend when I fueled it only took 4.6 gal, meaning the low fuel trip odo is coming on with about 2 gal left.

Does anybody know if the gauge can be calibrated?

 

[Rynn Storm]

I rode 25 miles on reserve last weekend when I fueled it only took 4.6 gal, meaning the low fuel trip odo is coming on with about 2 gal left.

I assume you mean 1.4 gallons left (bike is spec with a 6 gallon tank).

 

[S_Palmer]

Correct, I figured I had 1.4 gal left after I rode 25 miles on reserve.

 

[KSH]

All four times mine has came on with 4.5 gallons used.

 

[terryth]

Mine also, just over 4.5 gallons to fill when the light comes on.

 

[Hipshot]

I'm at 4.5 at reserve too.

 

[hawk281]

The amount of time and effort it would take to "calibrate" the fuel sensor would be prohibitive, unless you got a lot of time. While I look at my fuel gauge, I know that at around 210 miles, I have to refuel. I can tell you that while fuel guages work fine in cars, I have never had one to be that accurate on a bike. Trust me the old ways are the best ways. ::021::

 

[klunsford]

The method behind the madness is they don't want you to cut it to close especially if you are back in the middle of now where. I have been out in the boonies and the fuel light came on and barely made it back to civilization burning fumes when I got to the station (did mean to push it quite so far). Just gives you a little leeway when riding. I like having it come on that early. Saved walking a few times ::025::

 

[Checkswrecks]

I guess they did ride more and worry less.
You're picking up a 5 year old thread.

 

[backfill]

When it comes to fuel, it is always better to be looking at it than looking for it.